Las Cruces, NM Road Trips

With 17 routes heading out and 30 heading in, Las Cruces, NM works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 23-mile quick runs to 420-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Las Cruces, NM spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

47

Longest Drive

492.5 mi

Clayton, NM

Quickest Drive

11m

Doña Ana, NM

Plan Around Las Cruces, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Las Cruces, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Clayton, NM to Las Cruces, NM 492.5 mi · 8h 43m Raton, NM to Las Cruces, NM 450.4 mi · 7h 39m Aztec, NM to Las Cruces, NM 398.9 mi · 7h 11m Dulce, NM to Las Cruces, NM 390.7 mi · 7h 24m

Continue From Las Cruces, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Las Cruces, NM to Waterflow, NM 420.1 mi · 7h 40m Las Cruces, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM 363.3 mi · 6h 58m Las Cruces, NM to Española, NM 308.2 mi · 5h 30m Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM 282.5 mi · 5h 27m

Trips from Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NM to Waterflow, NM

420.1 mi 7h 40m

Las Cruces, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM

363.3 mi 6h 58m

Las Cruces, NM to Española, NM

308.2 mi 5h 30m

Las Cruces, NM to Lovington, NM

282.5 mi 5h 27m

Las Cruces, NM to Agua Fria, NM

278.4 mi 4h 52m

Las Cruces, NM to Hobbs, NM

278.2 mi 5h 12m

Las Cruces, NM to Portales, NM

273.5 mi 5h 35m

Las Cruces, NM to McIntosh, NM

241.6 mi 4h 47m

Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NM

222.4 mi 3h 51m

Las Cruces, NM to Tome, NM

198 mi 3h 31m

Las Cruces, NM to Bayard, NM

101.8 mi 1h 58m

Las Cruces, NM to Alamogordo, NM

67.5 mi 1h 22m

Las Cruces, NM to Deming, NM

59.5 mi 1h 5m

Las Cruces, NM to Sunland Park, NM

41.5 mi 51m

Las Cruces, NM to Angostura, NM

36.9 mi 46m

Las Cruces, NM to Anthony, NM

26 mi 32m

Las Cruces, NM to Berino, NM

22.5 mi 32m

Driving from Las Cruces, NM

On average, trips departing from Las Cruces, NM run 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 420 miles (7h 40m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Las Cruces, NM include Waterflow, NM (420.1 mi, 7h 40m), Arroyo Seco, NM (363.3 mi, 6h 58m), Española, NM (308.2 mi, 5h 30m), Lovington, NM (282.5 mi, 5h 27m), and Agua Fria, NM (278.4 mi, 4h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 190-mile trip from Las Cruces, NM, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Las Cruces, NM and 30 routes heading into Las Cruces, NM, covering 47 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 420 miles.

The longest mapped route from Las Cruces, NM covers 420 miles and takes approximately 7h 40m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Las Cruces, NM runs about 190 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 190-mile trip from Las Cruces, NM costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Las Cruces, NM include Waterflow, NM, Arroyo Seco, NM, Española, NM and Lovington, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.